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Are Your Motorcycle Brakes Defective?

If you ask any motorcyclist about the most important part of a bike, the majority will likely answer, “the brakes.” Brakes are essential to any motor vehicle and especially to motorcyclists who are so vulnerable to injury in the event of a crash. Having to suddenly brake can be dangerous for motorcyclists, however, as there is the chance they may lose grip with the road and slide or skid out, which often results in a serious crash. In response to this issue, many motorcycle manufacturers have been trying to improve brake systems, such as by installing anti-lock brakes that help … Read More

Determining The Cause Of a Truck Accident

In order for victims to recover compensation after a Michigan truck accident, they need to be able to establish the cause of their crash. While there may be some cases in which the cause of an accident is obvious to everyone involved, this is not always the case, and determining the cause may require a significant amount of investigation. Fortunately for victims who are not familiar with investigating commercial truck accidents, an attorney can be of assistance.

Here are some of the ways a lawyer can help determine the cause of a truck accident so that you can recover compensation.… Read More

TBI In Motor Vehicle Accidents

Traumatic brain injuries¹ (TBIs) are a common result of motor vehicle accidents. They can occur when accident victims strike their heads on an external object or if their head snaps back and forth on the neck. TBI victims are often required to undergo significant medical treatment, miss a significant amount of work, and are severely limited in what they can do on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, in many instances, they are entitled to significant compensation from the party that caused their accident by filing a Michigan personal injury claim.

How can You Tell if You Can Obtain Compensation?

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Who Is At Fault In a Car vs. Bike Collision?

Many people simply assume that motorists are almost invariably at fault in accidents involving cars and bicyclists. After all, in these kinds of accidents, the person on the bike is usually much more seriously injured than the driver of the car, and bicycle enthusiasts are very vocal about the need for motorists to “share the road” with pedal-powered vehicles.

In reality, however, both bicyclists and motorists can be at fault in accidents. In determining fault, the law looks to whether either party’s negligence¹ caused the accident. Negligence, in this context, refers to a party’s failure to conduct himself … Read More

Evidence In a Drunk Driving Accident Case

It is fairly safe assumption that the vast majority of us who drive are aware of the fact that drunk driving is against the law. People who are caught driving drunk are often subject to stiff legal penalties, which can become significantly more serious if they are involved in an injury-causing accident. But what about the innocent people who are injured in a drunk driving accident? Fortunately, they are often entitled to bring a legal claim against the driver in order to recover for their losses, like the damage to their vehicle, their medical expenses, their lost income, and … Read More